The Philosophy Of Niccolo Machiavelli

There are, in the history of philosophy, very few who have reached the level of notoriety as Niccolo Machiavelli. Here was a man who failed in just about everything throughout his lifetime, but succeeded, nonetheless, in adding his name to the list of heroes throughout history. The Philosophy of Machiavelli is almost exclusively a political philosophy, ethics and religions also make themselves known but only as tributary to the main theme.

Sources:
The History of Western Philosophy – Bertrand Russell
The Story of Civilization V | The Renaissance – Will Durant

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[myuga]

Honestly i agree so much with Machiavelli's philosophy up to the point where i feel like a sheep, his practical approach towards the true quality of a leader makes a lot of sense, atleast in accordance to the centuries that he has gone through when disobenience and global conflict was the first meal of the day. Machiavelli may not be the most ethical philosopher but he truly is that bullet which shatters the idealistic world of man in order to show him how things really are...his philosophy is basically the reminder of the tension between practical approaches and ethical decisions, a reminder to show us that it's unrealistic to think that those 2 can allign. My english isn't advanced so some lines may not entirely make sense but i'll hope the message is transmitted. Great video

[richjustin]

He had a lot of really good philosophy. Jesus also said “those who live by the sword shall die by it.” Machavellian philosophy didn’t account for a lot of human unpredictability. It’s a general guideline of maintaining order. Which is why you also see this principle of “ends justifying the means” but you can’t predict the consequences of the actions. Watch every Mafia film and it all ends all the same

[VirusVanquisher]

Excellent breakdown. Thank you.
As I listened it became more apparent the spectrum/dichotomy and the importance to understand. This, sums up the doctrine of Kissinger. Ruthlessly effective.

What I find strangely missing from "our" history, is one where the power was truly patient, kind, not envious, not boastful. Refrains from dishonoring others, not self-seeking at the expense of others, not easily angered, and is more forgiving. Ultimately does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
This would never fail, as it would be embraced by all life.
It would NOT need to hide behind deceit, as it would have the good of ALL life in mind.
ANYTHING that is founded on secrecy, IS of evil.

[russellbudlong]

thank you for these educational videos. it's of great value to reflect on who and what has formed how we think.

[alwaysgreatusa]

The man who follows his conscience is not a coward. Rather, the coward is the man who ignores his conscience and follows his own desire for the sake of his fear. A wounded soldier is lying on the ground bleeding to death after being shot by a sniper, while his fellow soldier has taken cover. What will the soldier who has taken cover now do? His conscience tells him to risk his own life by trying to get to the wounded soldier and try to save his life, but his desire is to run-away because he is afraid of being shot and killed himself. If he is a coward, then he will run-away, but, if he is brave, he will follow the command of his conscience, risking his own life in order to attempt to save the life of the wounded soldier. Whether he lives or dies, whether he saves the wounded soldier's life or not, the man who follows his conscience is the REAL HERO !

[SEPoffical]

Would love to see a video on Nietzsche. M was one of his favourite writers.

[ThePurplePillPerspective]

Today is his birthday. Happy Birthday Niccolo. 🦾

[ninjammer]

Very educational and thanks for the upload

[jeremiahmarkusmedia]

Machiavelli was a true badass, thanks the video

[TERRELL_GASKINS]

You control the path others walk or will walk because it's all about control cuz if you don't do it who will and it's not just for yourself but to save others from themselves not through physical abuse or yelling but by manipulating there feelings into unconditional submission through absolute dominance you lead while they follow by default making the followers into better men and women

[Rico-Suave_]

Great video, thank you very much, note to self (nts) watched all of it,

[mitfreude]

now I understand why Peacemaker killed his teammate.. (Suicide Squad)

[alwaysgreatusa]

CONSIDER WELL: Because it is quite possible that by choosing whatever means appear to you as being necessary to achieve your end, you will unwittingly choose a means that is actually detrimental to your end, corrupting and destroying that end before you even get there !

[YellowPlagueProductions]

Strange that Machiavelli couldn't follow his own advice.

[defunctuserchannel]

Have you ever tried composting the nests (after giving the larvae to the birds)?

[ConservativeVoicesUniversity]

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[Britt.]

... i guess I'm dumb because i didn't get anything he said

[SergioBecerraII]

I’m literally writing a sequel to the first prince.

[alwaysgreatusa]

But not all men are bad; for if there are no good men, how can there be any who are bad ? No, in that case, there would be only men -- neither good nor bad. But there are good men and there are bad men, so Machiavelli made his first mistake by assuming all men are bad. But, by all means, go on...

Being civil and obedient is not the same as being good, a good person will sometimes seem uncivilized and disobedient in the eyes of an evil authority... But, by all means, go on...

And what is to be the object of worship for this religion which provides divine authority ? God ? Sure, but the supposition is that God gives divine authority to the state, thus it is the state that will rule for God, take the place of God, and become the object of worship in place of God on earth. A state religion ? Is this really any different from an atheistic communist state ? Doesn't the communist just cut-out the middle-man (God and the church) -- by claiming its authority comes from the people (not by election, of course, but by some spurious thing called the General Will of the People). Is there really any difference between a state claiming to be the Will of God, and another claiming to be the General Will of the People ? One knows all too well that in both cases it is just the will of the few autocratic elites in power ! But, by all means, go on...

And everyone knows the State Religion of the Romans made their rulers safe from intrigues, plots, and assassins. But, by all means, go on...

'Might is right' is not in a nation's best interest, unless it happens to be he strongest nation. But there are many nations, yet only one strongest among them. Thus, for most nations 'might is right' will actually be against their best interest, unless they can unite with other nations. This will lead to alliances and wars, double-dealing, treaties promised and broken. Is war in the best interest of any nation ? Perhaps. But consider war in the nuclear age. The mightiest nation is the one with the mightiest nuclear arsenal. If only side has nuclear weapons, there is probably nothing to fear, but, of course, both sides have them. Might is right ? Sounds more like a recipe for eventual nuclear holocaust than it does a long-term plan for doing what's in a nation's best interest. Unless, of course, it is in a nation's best interest to occupy an unlivable planet. But, by all means, go on...

As if the existence of the State were more important than the rights of men. Yes, I understand that this is the position of those on the far-left (communists) and the alt-right (nationalists), but a free man knows that no state is worth preserving that does not first and foremost act to preserve his human rights. But, by all means, go on...

As if power were an end in itself, and the question, 'Power for what purpose ?' never arose. To get what we want, of course ! That is the answer ! Thus, Icarus got what he wanted and flew ever higher, feeling ever more powerful with every ascent higher into the air, he flew so high that he almost felt like a god -- a fallen god plummeting uncontrollably to the ground, tragically discovering that, for all his power, he was yet only a mortal man, after all. But, by all means, go on...

So, his book was advice for men (the ruling-class) who had for millennia practiced what he was advising them to do...interesting. I think I'll write a book that advises politicians to, practice the art of lying. Then, I will be famous like Machiavelli for giving useless advise to those who have already been doing what I am advising them to do, millennia before I ever wrote the book ! But, by all means, go on...

[jaketallo]

Behold, someone who actually read machiavelli